12 cars similar to the Nissan Juke
If you like the Nissan Juke but want to see what other options you have, here are some of the best cars like it.
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Nissan has been making the Juke since 2010, making it as old as Toy Story 3 – feel old yet?
When it first came out, it was mocked for not being the prettiest car on the road, but what it did do was properly introduce a new body shape to the car world: the small SUV (or, ‘crossover’).
Since then, it’s become one of the most popular car shapes for families, new drivers, elderly folk – basically everyone.
We make sure to rate every car we drive and review, and the Nissan Juke scored well in our test.
cinch rating: 3/5
Interior: 6/10
Performance: 6/10
Practicality: 6/10
Running costs: 7/10
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Our 12 top cars similar to the Nissan Juke
Fancy something a little different? Here are some cars like a Nissan Juke:
Renault Captur
Honda HR-V
Toyota C-HR
Peugeot 2008
Citroën C3 Aircross
Vauxhall Mokka
Dacia Duster
Fiat 500X
Kia XCeed
Ford Puma
Hyundai Kona
MG ZS
Renault Captur
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cinch rating: 3.5/5
Interior: 7/10
Performance: 7/10
Practicality: 7/10
Running costs: 8/10
Being based on the Clio platform, the Renault Captur is a very familiar car to get into if you’re moving up from the hatchback – or any hatchback for that matter.
It’s easy to drive, has easy-to-use controls inside and is overall a pleasant place to be. While it’s similar to the Juke, it does offer more engine options, which gives you more choice when buying one.
And, its 536-litre boot (with the rear seats slid forward) trumps that in the Juke (422 litres), making it more practical overall.
That’s just part of the reason we actually rated it higher than the Juke. You can find out the others in our review of the Capture below.
Read our Renault Captur review
Honda HR-V
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cinch rating: 3/5
Interior: 7/10
Performance: 6/10
Practicality: 7/10
Running costs: 6/10
Being one of the more understated cars in its class, the Honda HR-V is a popular choice for buyers who like its rivals but want something that blends in a little bit more.
It’s on the higher end price-wise but you do get Honda’s decades of car building experience plus a frugal hybrid setup with a 1.5-litre engine.
Unfortunately, its 335-litre boot isn’t a match for the Juke’s (and is shy of the normal-sized hatchback VW Golf’s 381 litres), but it’s still plenty for most people’s daily lives.
Overall, we thought the HR-V performed similarly to the Juke in our review, so it’s a matter of taste and brand loyalty that would help you choose between the Nissan and the Honda.
Read our Honda HR-V review
Toyota C-HR
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cinch rating: 4/5
Interior: 7/10
Performance: 8/10
Practicality: 6/10
Running costs: 9/10
If a hybrid car is what you’re after, you can’t do much better than a Toyota C-HR. Its clever self-charging hybrid setup should return up to 60.1mpg, or over 300mpg for the plug-in hybrid (PHEV).
Toyota’s been thoughtful with its design too, giving it a spaceship-like appearance with old-school Toyota reliability – it really is a sweet package.
It also gets a 388-litre boot, which falls short of the Nissan’s, but is still more than in most hatchbacks.
For performance and running costs especially, we found the CH-R to be one of the best alternatives to the Juke in our review.
Read our Toyota C-HR review
Peugeot 2008
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cinch rating: 3.5/5
Interior: 7/10
Performance: 6/10
Practicality: 7/10
Running costs: 7/10
Created to follow on from the success of the 208, the Peugeot 2008 is a compact SUV that stands out from the crowd. Like most recent Peugeots, it offers smart styling, plenty of tech and clever storage inside the cabin.
Thanks to its decent 434-litre boot, it’s larger than some of its rivals, making it ideal for a fashionable family runaround.
Not to mention its choice of engine options including three-cylinder petrol and a fully electric e-2008 version.
Versatility and its French chic personality bumped the 2008 up a little higher than the Juke when we reviewed it.
Read our Peugeot 2008 review
Citroën C3 Aircross
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cinch rating: 3/5
Interior: 6/10
Performance: 7/10
Practicality: 6/10
Running costs: 7/10
While more brands are switching to SUVs and crossovers – because that’s what buyers want – Citroën has sneakily made what’s basically a hatchback on stilts with the C3 Aircross. And it fits right in with these bigger cars.
Its USP is its supple ride, which is made more comfortable by some clever hydraulic trickery in the suspension. Classic Citroën.
Additionally, you get a well-sized 410-litre boot, which is plenty for most and can fit a surprising amount of stuff in.
Compared to the Juke, the C3 Aircross is another that’ll depend on personal taste. They’re both solid examples of small SUVs that tick most of the boxes you need them to.
Read our Citroen C3 Aircross review
Vauxhall Mokka
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cinch rating: 3/5
Interior: 6/10
Performance: 6/10
Practicality: 7/10
Running costs: 7/10
The Vauxhall Mokka is one of those cars we all see on the road on an almost daily basis, like the Corsa it’s based on. But the fact it’s so popular can only mean Vauxhall has done something right.
If you’re in the market for a no-faff family SUV with a respectable boot (350 litres), cool styling and a nice cabin, there isn’t much else better than a used Vauxhall Mokka.
Plus, it’s still available with a manual gearbox option – something many other new cars have done away with in favour of automatics.
Both the Juke and Mokka are big-time rivals, but it comes down to personal taste and whichever one you think looks the best.
Read our Vauxhall Mokka review
Dacia Duster
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cinch rating: 3.5/5
Interior: 6/10
Performance: 6/10
Practicality: 8/10
Running costs: 8/10
Cheap off-roading has never been more attractive, especially at a time when new cars are more expensive than ever before, and that’s where the Dacia Duster steps in.
What makes the Duster so great is its purity. Yes, there is a touchscreen and all the mod-cons you’d expect to find in an up-to-date car, but it’s simple in the way it just works, and we like that.
Power comes from a petrol or diesel engine producing between 90hp and 150hp – plenty for this type of car. And its 517-litre boot is plenty for some suitcases or a large dog.
Dacia keeps going from strength to strength and the Duster is a very worth alternative to the Juke, especially since it’s just so well-priced.
Read our Dacia Duster review
Fiat 500X
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cinch rating: 3/5
Interior: 6/10
Performance: 6/10
Practicality: 6/10
Running costs: 6/10
If you’ve ever wanted a Fiat 500 but it was just too small, the Fiat 500X will be right up your street.
Fitting into the small SUV category, the 500X is one of those cars that’s often overlooked as just having an ‘X’ whacked onto its name to make it appear bigger.
The truth is, Fiat has made the 500X its own thing alongside the iconic supermini. With a 350-litre boot (up from the 500’s 185 litres) and peppy engines, it’s the perfect upgrade.
So, whether you had its smaller sibling as your first car or love its retro-inspired styling, the Fiat 500X should definitely be on your list of alternatives to the Juke.
Read our Fiat 500X review
Kia XCeed
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cinch rating: 3.5/5
Interior: 8/10
Performance: 7/10
Practicality: 7/10
Running costs: 7/10
Building on the regular Ceed, the Kia XCeed aims to join the SUV league with its chunky wheelarches and raised ride height – and we’d say it fits in rather well.
There are a few different engine options, but our pick is the plug-in hybrid, which can get you up to 30 miles of electric-only range.
So, pair that with its 426-litre boot and Kia’s famous seven-year warranty, and you’re onto a winner.
The XCeed is one of the best performers in the segment, and we ranked it slightly higher than the ultra-popular Juke in all the key places.
Read our Kia XCeed review
Ford Puma
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cinch rating: 4.5/5
Interior: 9/10
Performance: 8/10
Practicality: 9/10
Running costs: 9/10
The Ford Puma is one of the best family cars there is, there’s no argument. Taking over from the Fiesta as the brand’s flagship model, it gains a higher driving position and more interior space – what more could you want?
Along with this comes a well-sized 456-litre boot and plenty of storage options in the cabin to help keep you and all your passengers neat and tidy.
Not only that, but it’s familiar like the Fiesta, and that’s what makes it so instantly recognisable.
We saved the best until (nearly) last with the Puma – it’s our favourite car in the segment and earned the highest rating of any cars on this list when we reviewed it.
Read our Ford Puma review
Hyundai Kona
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cinch rating: 3/5
Interior: 6/10
Performance: 6/10
Practicality: 5/10
Running costs: 7/10
The Hyundai Kona is one of the more versatile family SUVs on the market in that it’s available as a mild hybrid, a self-charging hybrid and a fully electric model.
This means it offers different buyers different options. But if we were to pick, we’d suggest the self-charging hybrid for most families, giving you ultimate flexibility. But if you tend to do shorter distances, you can’t go wrong with the Kona Electric.
And you get a large 466-litre boot which is more than enough for most people.
Being from the same brand as the Juke, it’s hard to pick the one for you. Essentially it comes down to size and features.
Read our Hyundai Kona review
MG ZS
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cinch rating: 3.5/5
Interior: 7/10
Performance: 6/10
Practicality: 7/10
Running costs: 7/10
MG has come back with a boom recently after a short absence from making cars. Now owned by Chinese conglomerate SAIC Motors, it’s making big waves in all areas of the car world.
The MG ZS is its medium-sized SUV, available as either a hybrid or fully electric model, giving buyers the choice of what suits them best.
We’ve driven both versions and have to say, you wouldn’t tell the difference unless you looked under the bonnet.
You also get a 443-litre boot to save you any heartache when loading your baby’s pram or your child’s football kit.
If you fancy standing out from the crowd of Nissan Jukes a little bit, the MG ZS is a top pick – especially those who were happy to see the British brand stay afloat in its new era.
Read our MG ZS review
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